Microbiologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : This role is responsible for conducting and coordinating microbiological testing and monitoring activities to help ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of personal care and related products. This position supports microbiology quality control of raw materials, bulk products, finished goods, manufacturing equipment, water systems, and the production environment.

The microbiologist will maintain laboratory records, investigate microbiological failures and containment events, support corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), and work closely with Quality, Production, Sanitation, and R&D to maintain effective microbiological programs in accordance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company procedures, and customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk products, and finished personal care products.
• Conduct microbial enumeration testing, including total aerobic microbial counts and yeast and mold counts, as applicable.
• Test for specified microorganisms when required by product specifications, applicable methods, or customer requirements.
• Collect, prepare, and test samples in accordance with approved procedures and established sampling plans.
• Review test results against approved specifications and communicate out-of-specification (OOS) or otherwise unacceptable results promptly.
• Maintain appropriate laboratory controls to ensure the accuracy, reliability and traceability of test results.
• Perform swabbing after cleaning and sanitization of production lines, batching tanks, hold tanks, pumps, hoses, lines and other equipment as requested.
• Evaluate trends in environmental and product microbiological results and identify potential contamination risks.
• Participate in investigations involving microbial contamination, elevated counts, failed tests or other microbiological concerns.
• Perform or support root-cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays or Sundays depending on testing needs during investigations.

·         Perform other duties as assigned

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with OTC drug products and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with USP <60> , USP <61> , and USP <62>
• Knowledge of personal care, cosmetic, or topical OTC formulations.
• Ability to stand for hours, climb stairs in the manufacturing facility throughout the day, lift over 25lbs.
• Experience conducting investigations and resolving quality-related issues.

 

REQUIRED/DESIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or closely related scientific discipline.
• 2 or more years of quality control experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC pharmaceuticals, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing techniques and manufacturing quality systems.
• Ability to perform batch calculations and make analytical-based batch adjustment recommendations.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills.

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Fast growing liquid pour contract manufacturer of premium health and beauty products.

Company Description

About Us\r\nFast growing liquid pour contract manufacturer of premium health and beauty products.